Unit of competency Outline
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Assemble internal shopfitting units and prepare for transport
Assemble internal shopfitting units and prepare for transport
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCCSH3004
CPCCSH3004
State Code
BBB03
BBB03
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/01/2017
Field of Education
030113 - Cabinet Making
Original Release Date
23/01/2017
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assemble internal shopfitting unit components produced by computer numerically-controlled (CNC) or static machine. It covers the final production stage for the fabrication of shopfitting units, including cabinets, benches, counters, showcases, wall units and work stations; and includes attaching fittings and preparing the shopfitting units for safe transport to the installation work site.The unit supports shopfitters working off site as part of a team to produce a range of shopfitting units for transportation to different installation work sites.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare.
- 1.1 Job requirements are obtained, reviewed and confirmed with relevant personnel and applied to planning.
- 1.2 Work site conditions and hazards are identified and reported as required, and health and safety requirements for assembling shopfitting units are confirmed with relevant personnel and applied to planning.
- 1.3 Details of structure of shopfitting unit are identified and confirmed.
- 1.4 Tools and equipment are selected to carry out tasks according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.
- 1.5 Components specified for shopfitting units are identified according to plans, specifications and quality requirements.
- 1.6 Components are obtained, safely handled, prepared, and located ready for use.
2 Assemble carcase.
- 2.1 Carcase is assembled according to job requirements with faces and edges flush and joints secured to specified fixings.
- 2.2 Carcase is squared and held square with temporary brace or back fixed into position, with shelves and mullions installed according to job requirements.
- 2.3 Plinth or kicker is assembled, square and out of wind with adjoining surfaces flush and face panels fitted with all joints close fitting and adjoining surfaces flush.
- 2.4 Plinth or kicker is positioned to specified location and screwed to carcase.
- 2.5 External fixed panels are prepared and secured to carcase according to job requirements.
3 Assemble and fit bench or counter tops.
- 3.1 Bench or counter top components are assembled according to job requirements and finished in preparation for installation.
- 3.2 Bench or counter top is positioned on carcase according to specified dimensions and fixed using fixings and fasteners according to job requirements.
4 Assemble and install drawers.
- 4.1 Drawers are assembled according to specifications, with bottoms fitted and fixed.
- 4.2 Drawer runner type is determined and installed according to specified dimensions and manufacturer specifications.
- 4.3 Drawers are installed parallel to carcase bottom with specified clearances.
5 Fit doors and drawer fronts.
- 5.1 Doors and drawer fronts are edged and drilled for hinges or drawer runners and handles.
- 5.2 Door hinges are fixed according to job requirements and manufacturer specifications and doors are hinged and hung to carcase with faces flush and specified clearances allowed.
- 5.3 Drawer fronts are secured to drawers by nominated method with specified clearances allowed and handles and catches accurately installed to specifications.
- 5.4 Unit is cleaned and surface edge finishes are sanded to specified finish for proposed coated finish, where applicable.
6 Prepare for unit transport to work site.
- 6.1 Internal shopfitting units that are too large for transport to work site or too heavy for safe lifting are disassembled into smaller components and sections.
- 6.2 Packaging requirements for smaller units and separate components and sections are identified and arranged.
- 6.3 Disassembled components and sections are labelled and placed in appropriate area of work site for collection.
- 6.4 Assembly diagram is numbered and located for inclusion in delivery instructions.
7 Clean up.
- 7.1 Shopfitting units and components are stored safely to avoid damage to surfaces.
- 7.2 Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, checked and stored, and faults are reported as necessary, according to workplace requirements.
- 7.3 Work area is cleared and waste and unwanted material are removed safely according to workplace requirements.
- 7.4 Plans, specifications and set-outs are stored for future reference.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W9515 | CPCCSH3001A | Set out and assemble cabinets, showcases, wall units, counters and workstations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCM27 | CPCSHP3004 | Assemble internal shopfitting units and prepare for transport | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDJ4 | CPC30116 | Certificate III in Shopfitting | Qualification |